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Rating Reviewed By simon boldsFrom mesa, az Review Date 05/02/2002 Overall Rating  5 of 5 Rate this review? Summary I thought the game was excellent, though it did not have as many feature as the last two spidey titles. Plus, I thought it was to short the ten hour time span i put on the game was rounding it off. Other than those two flaws to me I was not dissapointed. Two thumbs up.Sound The sound was TWO notches above excellent. It was crisp, clear, and concise. You can here every word from the joke cracking spiderman, and every corny pun out of the green goblin. The music was crytal clear, and music matched the suspense that was on the level(made my palms sweat). Another smokin' job from those boys a activision.Gameplay Game play was excellent as well. The figting system was deep, and the story stayed pretty true to the movie. The web tecniques were a super bonus as well you have some on there that was not on the two previos one, and that made even more fun to beat up on thugs. New combos also rounded the game play, and tecniques like advaced dodging made it seem like you were accually in spideys webbed boots. 10 out of 10. I forgot to add that the game did freeze on me a couple time(2).Would you like to Comment? Join VideoGameReview for a free account, or Login if you are already a member. Rating Reviewed By simon templerFrom NV 89108 Review Date 05/01/2002 Overall Rating  4 of 5 Rate this review? Summary i must say the gameplay was not amusing actually it was disturbing the fact that in the graphics there were not more than 3 variation of thugs andthere was mad collision at times there will be a thug stuck in the crane its sad to see that the thugs moved like little perverted midget always stuck together when your in top view. Gameplay was sufficient but i expected alot more he was kind of cool i really digged the moves you can do when your on their shoulders Sound as for the sound ....im like whatever i know spider man is suppose to talk alot but damn.damn.damn.Gameplay the game play wasn't that bad but like i said its quite anoyying all you have to do us jump aroung like someone on crack and you can escape or beat your opponent easily, not encouraging huh? you damn right. and the continious switching of angles was absolutely patheticWould you like to Comment? Join VideoGameReview for a free account, or Login if you are already a member. Summary As i strolled past the games section at my local video rental facility,i scanned for games that might be a actual enjoyment to play.Then i saw it."Spider-Man"(Gasp!),finally it has arrived upon us.But one thing bothered me,for which system shall i play this upon?Gamecube or PS2?Well,since i have played the Spider-Man games in the past on PSone,i took the most logical and comfortable choice.One of the few games that are actually as good as the movie license!Soon After i was rushing home to be plastered to my seat for a good chunk of playtime.And so i wasn't dissapointed. And neither will you if you want to get pumped up for the movie. Sound This is an area i had a couple of gripes about.Big plus for using the actual actors from the movie.The narator from the Training is quite funny. But all this gets repeitive after awhile. So does the music.At one point i turned the music off and added my own likings in. Gameplay The neat thing about this outting, is that the control scheme was updated and not using the "Tony Hawk" game engine or whatever.This did feel more comfortable.One this that is sugessested is that you jump right into Tutorial mode.There are so many commands to remerber,that you'll either forget your name or forget where you live. One gripe i had was the stealth part.Sometimes i felt that the game couldn't detect if you were in stealth mode or not. The challenge of this game is just right.At some points it was difficult, but it made you want to try hard. Would you like to Comment? Join VideoGameReview for a free account, or Login if you are already a member. Rating Reviewed By Joey BorregoFrom Mcallen Review Date 04/23/2002 Overall Rating 5 of 5 Rate this review? Summary Well all and all, This game turned out to be something that I never would have expected it to be. With awesome gameplay and extraordinary graphics I would have to say that Spiderman is a must have and if I were you I would go and buy this game which I already did.Sound The sounds are good and interesting. And I like the guy that always talks to you for like advice and stuff.Gameplay The gameplay is great. It is actally fun and doesnt get boring like only while your swinging from building to building cause its so slow sometimes and it has an excellent story board. The one thing bad about this game is that in any stage that you are on like if you die than you have to start the whole stage all over again and some of the stages are pretty long.Would you like to Comment? Join VideoGameReview for a free account, or Login if you are already a member. Rating Reviewed By Reverend TraskFrom Collinsport Review Date 04/22/2002 Overall Rating 5 of 5 Rate this review? Summary OHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHH!!! That's when you'll find yourself screaming like a girl when you first freefall 20 stories onto the Green Goblin's airacraft and pound his ugly face in!This game is truly magnificent. It never disappointed me, and all my expectations were met(and they're pretty high). Activision and Treyarch have done an awesome job in re-creating Spidey. I myself am not a major Spider-Man fan, but after playing this game, it has really spurred my interest in the web-slinging sensation. The moment you start playing this game, you'll be hooked. I loved the first Spider-Man game, and this game finally has set the standard for all super hero games. If you ever have fifty bucks to spend on a game, then go buy this. At least rent it if you have any doubts, because I'm telling you that this is without a doubt the best game of spring 2002. Sound The sound isn't really an issue here. The soun effects are great, and Spider-Man has the voice of Toby McGuire , and Willem Dafoe does Green Goblin. Not the best sound in a game, but the music is certainly outstanding.Gameplay I've read a lot of reviews talking about the camera angles. Don't worry about them, they're hardly noticable.The best part of the game is that you actually can control everything Spider-Man does. I mean TOTAL CONTROL. The controls feel great, and coming home from work every day just to swing around New York is very stress relieving. The controls are absolutely flawless. Would you like to Comment? Join VideoGameReview for a free account, or Login if you are already a member. Summary I remember playing the first game and saying "WOW!! I'm actually playing as Spiderman". Two years later I'm saying the exact same thing. There's is no game like it. Forget being based on the movie, think of it as the real sequel to the orginal Spiderman on the PSone. New villians, new combat moves, enhanced graphics, it's all here and more. It's so much more addictive than the first. The problem with the first one was that it was too short. I don't have to worry about that now. Depending on how hard a gamer you are, this will take a week or two to beat. That's only if you've found every secret, get the highest points, and find every combo there is. You'll be playing till sunrise and beyond. This is the superhero game to beat, but that's unliklely, because nothing can top this.Sound When it comes to sound, I don't really pay attention, because I'm too busy fighting the green goblin. Using Toby Maguire's and Williams Dafoe's voice was a nice touch, but Toby had to go. I preferred the voice used in the original Spiderman. The background music was descent, but like I mentioned before you don't really notice it. Orchestral music became more fluid and dramatic during more tense levels. All in all nothing to go postal over.Gameplay The secret to a quality game isn't graphics (Xbox take note, because that's all you care about.) The real secret is having the best gameplay for years to come. Spiderman succeeds in this area because of it's unique combat moves and dozens of extra mini games to keep you busy. Trying your best to beat up enemys in stlye to gain high points is something this game does very well. You'll spend hours doing combat moves that will rack up those points. Although the story isn't that all compelling, it still gives the game lift. Spiderman is much more longer than the first, but you'll most likley zip through it, because it's so addicting. The fact that you can do everything Spiderman can, is something no other superhero game has accomplished. This is why people find it so much fun, and any game that's fun is always the best. As for the annoying camera angles that seem to plague most games, it's nothing serious. You don't really notice anything wrong untill your in a small room fighting tons of enemys. Of course your hardly ever in small rooms, because you'll be web-slinging outside most of the game. The learning level in this game is somewhat in the middle. Combat moves can be rather difficult to remember, because there's alot of them. Believe me, you'll be wanting to use every single one to get huge amounts of points at the end of each level. Another thing to mention is the new areial combat stages. This is the highlight of the game. It's simply astounding to fight in the air, swinging through the city, doding pumpkin bombs, jumping on the green goblins flyer and pounding his ugly face in. It's something no one will forget after you beat the game. There's nothing like it. Your adrenaline will be surging throught the roof while fighting in the air. It basically plays a huge role too, considering that you'll be doing it plenty of times throughout the levels. Activision knew what they were doing when including this new addition. So as you can see, Spiderman proves to shine the brightest in this category, and that's always a good thing.Would you like to Comment? Join VideoGameReview for a free account, or Login if you are already a member. Rating Reviewed By Steve richardsFrom Naperville,IL Review Date 04/21/2002 Overall Rating 5 of 5 Rate this review? Summary This game should be a 5 out of five for the great graphics, and because from my info so far it is almost exactly like the movie is going to be.Sound The sound in the game is excellent especially when fighting the main villain the hob goblin.Gameplay Gameplay is very interesting because in every level there is something new, let it be a new villain a new attack you can learn or a very new and exciting challenge.Would you like to Comment? Join VideoGameReview for a free account, or Login if you are already a member. Summary I waited for this game since February, and when I got it I was pretty disappointed. The storyline doesn't seem to have a strong base, The graphics are just at par, and controls are ,.... ok.Basically, its a pumped up version of the last two games. Overall the only thing that saves this game is that it's based on spiderman.Sound I didnt pay much for the sound except that I realized only Spider-man and the Green Goblin were being playyed by the real actors (Tobey Maguire, Willem Dafoe) The sound was good but didn't seem right for the momentGameplay Like I said, its ok. Not great, but not bad.Other than new combos and the "yo-yo" move (which i nevered used in the game) its the same as the last. And like the last, it's also been plagued with the camera system problem. What I did find great and fun about the game is the aerial combat, its pretty damn cool.Would you like to Comment? Join VideoGameReview for a free account, or Login if you are already a member. Summary Wow! What an excellent game! Treyarch has put together an incredible Spiderman experience, combining great graphics and gameplay. You truly can "do whatever a spider can"!Sound Sound is sound. Decent sound effects like the swish of punches and the whap of kicks, but Tobey Macguire does a pathetic voice over as Spiderman in the videogame. However everyone else does really good.Gameplay Gameplay is great. There are I think around 30 combos you can do, plus you have web moves such as impact webbing, web spikes, web pull (where he can pull someone towards him) and web dome to protect himself. My only problem was that the camera wasn't really as tight and I thought it could be zoomed in a little closer, as most of the action is seen from far away. Other than that, its great. Especially the outside levels.Would you like to Comment? Join VideoGameReview for a free account, or Login if you are already a member. Summary This game is great! It is one of the best games i have ever played. Activision did a very well job in creating this game. the voices are realy good. i may have only played it a bit but from what i have seen so far, everything is perfect(even the camera angles when they change on you but i new how to fix it with the c stick)Sound the sound is realy good. but i still miss the origional spiderman voice.:( but the thugs and the evil dooers, i don't mind their voices. overall i don't have much to sat about the sound.Gameplay Ihe gameplay is great. beating up thugs and thugs with guns. Its awsome! the camera angles are quite good, the web slinging is fun and sometimes you will go around a corner and a forklifter will drive at you! this game is one hell of a game! overall the gameplay is exelent and i don't care what others say about the camera angles I like em!Would you like to Comment? Join VideoGameReview for a free account, or Login if you are already a member. Summary To tell the truth, I'm not one of those hard core Spiderman fans. I'm just a person who liked the cartoon and thought it would be fun to play as Spiderman. Well, I was right. It is SO MUCH FUN to play Spiderman. Whatever they say about the camera is really not a big deal unless you're really picky. It is like Grand Theft Auto 3 or State of Emergency. Anyway, this game is too much fun. It has great sound, awesome gameplay, and magnifecent graphics. This game is a must-buy or at least a must-rent.Sound Sound is great. They had the people who did the movie come and do the game and it turned out great. When you are beating up the thugs it sounds especially good because....it sounds like they're getting beat up! The music is at first annoying but really I don't notice it after about the first two levels. However, I did notice that the music will change so it is not so repetetive you can't stand it.Gameplay The gameplay is amazing. You can fight thugs or swing from building to building, it doesn't matter. You can do whatever you want to and it is so much fun. I have also seen that you can play as the Green Goblin or as Shocker. It is great. I'm not that far but what I have played is amazing. Beating up the thugs is easy unless they have guns. You can do all the classic Spidey moves like web-slinging, swinging, and tying people up with web. In fact, you can tie people up with web, then beat the crap out of em. Also there are different combinations of moves that you acquire during the game which just adds to the fun.Would you like to Comment? Join VideoGameReview for a free account, or Login if you are already a member. Summary Spider-Man fans rejoice. The best superhero of all time, even better then Superman, has been depicted in beautiful 3-D and is a lot of fun to play. This is the best Spider-Man game since the Sega Genesis version. I know that the game is based "loosely" on the movie, I was disappointed in the limited number of villains (No Doc Oc, Lizard, King Pin, Sand Man, Venom, etc.) hoping for bonus levels to unlock these guys. The foundation is there for future expansion. This game is a must buy.Sound The sound is decent. The narrator is awesome and hilarious. A great touch to have the actors voices from the movie in the game, although Tobie McGuire's voice is "NOT" a voice you would put with Spider-Man.Gameplay The gameplay is easy to get in to. Although the camera is frustrating at first, once you get the knack of using the R3 button, it won't be an issue. To control Spidey is too much fun and is not difficult to grasp. The comination of buttons also carries a minimal learning curve. The ability to complete aerial maneuvers gives the player total control.Would you like to Comment? Join VideoGameReview for a free account, or Login if you are already a member. Summary I was hooked after about 3 minutes in. I never had a chance to play the PS versions of Spider-Man. But if they come even remotely close to the PS2 version in terms of "wickedness" I am so there. Eat your heart out Batman.Sound Music straight from the movie. Voice overs from the actors. I have to admit I was a little bit disappointed at the guy they got to play spidey in the flick but after hearing him in the game and his snide comments through out. He at least has a good voice for the part.Gameplay Flawless, Spidy's almost countless array of moves are remarkably easy to learn, and fighting + web swinging become second nature in a very short amount of time.Would you like to Comment? Join VideoGameReview for a free account, or Login if you are already a member. Rating Reviewed By ps2 fanFrom san diego ca Review Date 04/19/2002 Overall Rating 4 of 5 Rate this review? Summary This game turned out to be a really good game so far. I have played the other two PS1 Spider-man games at a rental store around the area, but never thought of buying the game due to the fact the PS2 was expexted to come out shortly there after...but the bottom line of this game is fun...period. There's a storyline to the game which gives the missions purpose...and that's the most important thing in videogames..(and if you've everplayed State of Emergency - you'll know what I mean.)Sound The soud effects are good but the music can get kinda irritating at tight sticky moments in the game...so I basically put the music down to a minimal. The voice acting is top-notch. You could even hear Spider-Man's ever familiar "Ugggh!!" when he swings about the city or when battling thugs....awesome. If you really want a kick...go to the cheat mode and try to enter the DODGETHIS and that puts you into the Matrix attack mode...sweeeeeeet!Gameplay Gameplay is pretty good...I'm still having a bit of a hard time with all the combat and swinging skills...but this simply adds depth to the game. Some will find the learning curve to take at least a good 2 hours of straight gameplay to get a feel for the controls. But what's good at this is that the game allows you to choose which control feature is best for you. The oonly sad part is the camera could really get you dizzy sometimes, but that's basically it.Would you like to Comment? Join VideoGameReview for a free account, or Login if you are already a member. Summary I've never submitted a game review, so this will be brief.I was in awe of this game and it's truly 3 dimensional world. I grew up reading Spiderman and they really remained faithful to who Spiderman is in the comic, by not trying to re-invent the wheel in this game. Sound I never really tried to critique the sound, because it's not very important to me. I rated it a 5 because I didn't hear any obvious flaws.Gameplay The game play is great. Spiderman is very interactive with the world around him. It allows Spidey to pick up and throw pretty much anything.I only played 2 levels and it remains consistent with the original Spiderman story. Unfortunately I do have to agree with a few previous reviewers about the camera angle. I didn't play around with the options(my poor kids were waiting to try THEIR game out after dad "tested" it) so there might be an option for camera angle. Would you like to Comment? Join VideoGameReview for a free account, or Login if you are already a member. Rating Reviewed By Matthew C. MacGibbonFrom New York Review Date 04/18/2002 Overall Rating  2 of 5 Rate this review? Summary It sticks to lots of things: the moves, the storyline, the look. Teh graphics are good, and the sound is a nice background (although its gets annoying fast). However: Lets talk about gameplay.Sound Sound was decent. I think the music gets frustrating only when the gameplay does.Gameplay Its easy to do the powers, and its nice figuring them out. Above buildings, its wonderful. But inside, camera just screws you royally. shadows make it hard to know where you are going, and suddenly your crawling, then walking, then crawling. Each time camera angle changes. It is feasable to have done pretty much everything, and be stuck simply because the camera angle switches on you so much. Its very frustrating. Some people will be good at it, many will not. I will be returning the game tomorrow (and I never return games). Activision should be ASHAMED.Would you like to Comment? Join VideoGameReview for a free account, or Login if you are already a member. Rating Reviewed By Mike PallantiFrom Philly Review Date 04/18/2002 Overall Rating 5 of 5 Rate this review? Summary Spider-Man on PS2 has a lot to live up to. Not only does it have to live up to the movie of the same name (which is looking AWESOME), but it also has to live up to the excellent Spider-Man games that have appeared on PSone. Being a huge fan of the ol' web-head for years, I was very anxious to play this latest installment of the game. Well, I am happy to report that the game has exceeded my expectations, and is easily one of the top five games currently available on the PS2 now, in my opinion.Only one word can really be used to describe the gameplay in Spider-Man PS2: FUN. You could have hours of enjoyment just swinging around the city with the much-improved web swinging controls. Beating up the thugs and super-villians is even more fun than before, since Spidey can now pick up Gold spider icons, which allow him to learn new combos to use in combat. There is also a "camera lock" mode that focuses the camera on a thug or enemy, keeping them in your view (this reminds me a lot of the excellent "Z-targeting" system in Zelda 64). The levels are also nicely designed and well thought-out, and the game does provide a decent challenge. There is also a nice assortment of secrets/cheats for you to unlock, encouraging you to replay the levels over again (you'll want to replay them anyway, since it is so fun). There is also an excellent training mode, for those who are new to the game. The biggest gameplay addition, is the addition of air combat. You are now able to fight villians from high above the city streets, while swinging from your web-line. This is very easy to do, and it provides a real adrenaline rush. My only complaint is with the camera. It tends to get confused, especially in small rooms or other tight spaces. It can be easily adjusted with the right analog stick, but that should not be a scapegoat for the problem. Besides, how can you worry about adjusting the camera with five thugs pounding on you? All in all though, Spider-Man is easily one of the best (and most fun) gameplay experiences yet on the PS2. Sound Great all around. The voices of Spidey and the Green Goblin are played by the real-life movie actors (Tobey Maguire and Willam Defoe), so that's another plus.Gameplay SEE ABOVE^^^^^^^^^^^^^^Would you like to Comment? Join VideoGameReview for a free account, or Login if you are already a member. Summary Do not get me wrong. I am a big spidey fan and I cannot wait to see the movie on May 3. In addition, I could not wait for the game to come out and I was thankful for its early release. I got home and I started playing it and I felt it was great right away. However, when I began to get further into the game...Sound The voices are superb. I just wish Spidey would stop saying goons are ugly before beating them up. The bad guys tend to repeat the same lines as well. However, once again, the sound is great.Gameplay The camera is extremely aggravating at times. Not so much when you are doing you thing on the buildings but when your are, let's say in the warehouse. The camera control is herky jerky, but I am hoping to allievate this problem as I get better at the game. This game is tough, even on the easy level. Especially, when you have to fight a gang of hoodlums. The best advice is to search the rooms for power ups before you start to regulate. Spidey's movement can be too fast at times. However, he moves as smooth as de nooch since he can do almost anything. This reason alone is why I am able to deal with that awful camera.Would you like to Comment? Join VideoGameReview for a free account, or Login if you are already a member. Rating Reviewed By MisterdizzFrom Rochester NY Review Date 04/18/2002 Overall Rating 5 of 5 Rate this review? Summary Hail to Treyarch and Activision! Finally, a videogame that does justice to one of the greatest comic book heroes of all time! The PS1 games were definitely good, but this newest incarnation of Spidey is a quantum leap forward in gameplay, graphics, playability and sound. I was grinning from ear to ear as I embarked on the Training missions and got my first glimpse of the character model and the huge environments! It is a beautifully constructed game with amazing buildings, smooth aanimations, a great framerate, and a ton of new features to enhance the experience. Spidey never looked so good. They obviously patterned him after the character in the new movie, and as Peter Parker, he bears distinct resemblance to Toby Maguire, the actor from the flick. The Green Goblin (Harry Osborne), the featured villain in the movie and the game, also looks disturbingly like Willem Dafoe. Both lead actors recorded dialogue for the game, which is a terrific bonus. Toby Maguire seems nearly perfect as Spidey. All the wise-cracking that makes Spidey so cool and real is present in the game. He can be in the midst of a titanic struggle with Scorpion, and be firing off one-liners and sarcasm while dodging bolts of energy! Too funny!! If you like Spider Man even a little, go get this game. At least run out and rent it. It is fun, pretty to look at, and a challenging romp. It's timing (released a few weeks before the movie debuts) is also perfect genius. How much money do YOU think this franchise will rake in over the next several years? All I know is, I wish I had 10% of it!Sound Sound is very good. All the web-related sounds are great, as are the voices throughout the game. Soemtimes the volume of one sound seems too loud as related to another, but talk about nit-picking!! The music is very appropriate for a movie-based game, and I am guessing it hints at music we'll hear in the film. I really like the fact that Toby Mcguire and Willem Dafoe recorded voice work for the game. Very cool, indeed. There is nothing to complain about, so I guess it's time to get back to web-slingin'!!! Enjoy- it's a fun ride!!!!Gameplay Excellent framerate and sharp visuals enhance a game design which is nearly flawless. The controls (very customizeable) are easy to grasp, and there are so many moves (too many to list here) that Spidey can master, the game seems fresh and exciting all the time. For example, there are many different means of taking crooks out of action. You can use stealth and remain glued to the ceiling, firing blasts of webbing until foes are defeated completely. Or, you can bind an enemy with a lasso of web, pinning his arms to his side, then beat the tar outta him! or, you can pick up objects, like exploding barrels, and devastate an opponent that way!! Or, you can simply brawl, going bare-knuckle, or using web fists, or many other web-related techniques. In other words, although it is a linear, mission based game, there is ample opportunity to be creative..to play it YOUR way. More games are getting hip to this as a popular device, and Spider Man does it very well.The aerial combat is new to gaming, and it is a brilliant addition. Spider Man can swing from webs, high above the city streets, and still deliver puches, kicks, and shoot webbing. This is essential technique to master, especially when confronting Vulture (the old goat!). It is challenging at first, but once you master the ability to cut web, turn and change direction (on a dime), you will be a menace in the skies!! Aerial combat adds a whole new dimension, and also adds to the game's replayability. The Training Missions in this game are very valuable, beautifully thought out, and you are guided through them by some funny commentary (a llittle corny, but it adds to the experience nonetheless). The fluid animations of all the characters, and the detailed environments make playing this game a joy. Now, there can be some frustrations with the camera at times, but it is almost understandable, due to the amazing maneuverability of your friendly neighborhood...(awww, you know who). The degree of difficulty and the control scheme can be adjusted, making this a game that almost any gamer (regardless of age and ability) can pick up and play. One last thing- the game features the Green Goblin, but there are also battles with such veteran baddies as The Shocker, Vulture, and more. It is a great day for Spidey-philes everywhere! Go get your copy, before they sell out!!! Would you like to Comment? Join VideoGameReview for a free account, or Login if you are already a member. Rating Reviewed By FrankFrom peoria Az 85382 Review Date 04/17/2002 Overall Rating 5 of 5 Rate this review? Summary Wow, I am a SPIDEY freak and this just maid me even more of a freak! First off i have the X-BoX version. Im wrightin a review here becouse there isnt a board for the X-BoX game.First oF Gameplay is wounderful. Near perfect. Wait a sec. cut that...PERFECT! Graphics are some of the best (if not the best) seen on any councel ever. One one problem, the cammra gets a bit annoying at times but nothing you cant get use to. Great sond but like others that said before me...to much like a muvie with STARWARS sounding music...o well I can live with it. My advise PICK THE GAME UP....oh if you own all 3 next gen. systems get the X-BoX version...why? Becouse it has 2 extra levels and an extra boss (KRAVEN THE HUNTER) in it.Sound SOund....i explaind more then anough in the summery...wait there are some cool little things like if you get close to the street people yell at you...you have to hear it. Some of the stuff are really funny. And the voice acting overall is some of the best ever in a video game....i love the sound Scorpion talks and the way he talks!Gameplay ....FUN! Great action, perfect amount of puzzles and plays smoothly /comfertably. There are so amny...i mean SO MANY moves Spidie can do. From the old stuff in the PSX games w/ about...hmmmmm ~50 new moves! Gest wounderfullWould you like to Comment? Join VideoGameReview for a free account, or Login if you are already a member.
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